Below is an example of an application letter which cites details that are
specifically tailored to a particular position.
Street address 20 Evangelista Street
City,zipcode, date Leonila Hill, Baguio City 2600
June 28, 2018
Gilbert Reyes
Recipient’s name and Director
title, organization, AB Investment Line space between
address 17 Upper Session Road paragraphs
Baguio City 2600
Salutation, with a
colon Dear Sir: Line space
I am writing to apply for the position of financial associate recently advertised
Position identified at Enigma Courier dated June 25, 2018.
Match between My experience as an inventory clerk and office clerk trainee molded my
experience and job intrapersonal and management skills. With the developed and aquired skills,
description I believe that I can be of great help to the company. I enclosed my resume,
which provides detailed information about my qualifications.
I will be more than willing to share my ideas with the opportunity to be
Availability interviewed. You can contact me at my mobile number or email address.
Gratitude Thank you very much and I am looking forward to your reply so that we can
further discuss my application.
Line space
Closing Respectfully yours,
3-4 lines space for
signature
Sender’s name, typed Franchesca U. Morales
Communication for Employment:
The Application Letter
What is an application letter?
An application letter, also known as cover letter, is a documents that
accompanies your resume when you're applying for a job. This letter expands
upon the information you have noted in your resume or your Indeed Profile. It
gives you a powerful opportunity to emphasize your most relevant
qualifications and explain why you believe you’re the best candidate for the
job
Why is application letter important?
The work application letter is an essential tool for standing out and catching
the attention of recruiting managers. Job seekers send a letter with their
resume to prospective companies to show interest in a position and to
emphasise their qualifications and skills.
Introducing you to the employer
Highlighting your qualification
Showing your interest in the position
Demonstrating your communication skills
Setting yourself apart from other applicant
Where is application letter used?
An “application letter” is used in limited circumstances in a job search as a
replacement for a resume and cover letter. These two pages have to
encompass the highs and lows of your career as well as describe why you
would be a great hire for a potential employer.
How to write an application letter?
Follow these steps to compose a compelling application letter;
1. Research the company and job opening.
2. Use professional format.
3. State the position you’re applying for.
4. Explain why you’re the best fit for the job.
5. Summarize your qualification.
6. Mention why you want the job.
7. Include a professional clossing.
A. Application Letter
Your application letter is generally the first thing your prespective employers
will see, and it should motivate them to read your resume. It provides a
positive impression since it contains your claims that you the qualifications
they are looking for.
An application letter serve as a formal introduction of yourself to your
prospective employer. It goes with your resume, so you don’t have to give
much information. It does, however, have to make favorable impression so
you can get an interview. This is achieved through how the letter is written
and presented.
B.Features of an Application Letter
1. Qualifications
In an application letter, you need to make clear why you’re interested in
the position or the organization, to indicate what skills you possess that
matches what the company is looking for or to stipulate why the person
you’re writing to should at least want to meet you.
2. Pleasing Tone
When writing application, you need to get beyond simply stating your
accomplishments. Through your words, you need to demonstrate that you
will be the kind of employee the organization wants. Presentation is also
important- your letter should be neat and error-free.
3. Format
Application letter typically follows a perscribed format, which is a
conventional businesslike format. The most common is the block format
shown in the examples. It includes the writer’s address, the date the
recipient’s name and address, a salutation, the message, a closing, and a
signature.
C. Guidelines for Writing an Application Letter
1. Focus
Application letter is not personal and should not be chatty. Keep it
focused: when you’re applying for a position, include only information
relevant to the position. Don’t make your audience wade through
irrelevant side issues.
2. Stay on Topic
State the reason for the letter. Unlike essays, which develop a thesis over
several paragraphs, or emails, which announce their topic in a subject
line, letters needs to explicitly introduce their reason for being written,
usually in the first paragraph. When you’re applying for something, say so
in the first sentence: “I am writing to apply for the FASIN Scholarship for
students major in accountancy.”
3. Think of your Letter as an Argument
When you’re asking for a job, you’re making an ARGUMENT. You’re
making a claim - that you’re qualified for certain position- and you need to
support your claim with reason and evidence. Franchesca Morales, for
example, cites his education and his work experience - and he offers to
supply references who will support his application.
4. Choose an Appropriate Salutation
If you know the person’s name and title, use it: “Dear Attorney Lim.” If you
don’t know the person’s title, one good solution is to address him or her by
first and last name: “Dear Sir or Madam.” Another option might be to omit
the salutation completely in such situations and instead use a subject line,
for example: “Subject: Public Relation Internship Application.” Whenever
possible, though, write to a specific person; call the organization and ask
whom to write to. Once you’ve had an enterview, write to your interviewer.
5. Proofread
Few writing situations demand greater perfection than professional letters
- especially application letters. Employers receive dozens, sometimes
hundreds, of application, and often can’t take the time and care to
PROOFREAD, how badly does he or she want a position? To compete,
strive for perfection.
